New York truck dealer: Rushed zero-emissions requirements threaten small businesses

Emissions regulations are causing Corporate General Manager Mark Stone to wonder whether Burr Truck will survive another year in New York, he writes.

By Mark Stone • Dec. 4, 2024

What shippers and carriers want from a modern TMS

Transportation management systems can be a “game changer,” but emerging technology integrations will spur even more benefits.

By Shefali Kapadia • Updated Dec. 6, 2024

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Top 5 stories from Trucking Dive

These five stories detail the top trends and issues facing the trucking and transportation industry. 

By Trucking Dive staff

LTL freight classification changes delayed until July: NMFTA

The National Motor Freight Traffic Association will delay implementation to give carriers more time to ready themselves for the changes. 

By Colin Campbell • Dec. 3, 2024

Averitt promotes international solutions director to vice president

Richard Egan, who will succeed retiring VP Charlie McGee, has 40 years of logistics experience, the carrier said.

By Colin Campbell • Dec. 2, 2024

Werner takes on insurance inflation, industry reform

Smaller legal cases that used to impose a $50,000 liability are now increasing to three or four times that amount, the company’s chief legal officer said.

By David Taube • Dec. 2, 2024

Penske’s new online auction website transforms the used truck buying experience

Penske’s new Used Trucks Auction website revolutionizes how businesses buy used commercial vehicles.

Dec. 2, 2024

Daimler petitions to allow German drivers to test US EVs

Having six drivers perform safety testing and validation is crucial for powertrain controllers, an FMCSA filing said.

By Haley Cawthorn • Nov. 27, 2024

Trump calls for 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico

The president-elect also called for additional 10% tariffs on imports from China as part of his day-one White House plans. 

By Philip Neuffer • Updated Nov. 26, 2024

Landstar opens owner-operator facility in Indiana

The Crawfordsville site offers secure parking, Wi-Fi, laundry, showers and a business center, the company said.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 25, 2024

Rate changes show promise in the trucking market

Analysts suggested spot and contract pricing for October helped lift carriers in a meaningful way.

By David Taube • Nov. 25, 2024

ATA urges manufacturers to leave California Clean Truck Partnership

"The shifting political landscape creates an opportunity," President Chris Spear wrote in a letter to Cummins, Daimler, Volvo and other truckmakers.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 22, 2024

‘Gradual improvement’: Werner one-way metric flips positive

The carrier’s revenue per total miles in Q3 reversed a persistent trend of year-over-year declines.

By David Taube • Nov. 21, 2024

Hub Group consolidates warehouses in network realignment

The initiative is spending around $12 million to $13 million across Q3 and Q4.

By David Taube • Nov. 20, 2024

R+L Carriers reopens old Yellow Corp. terminals

Facilities in South Carolina and Oklahoma were among the carrier's $211.5 million in real estate purchases from the bankrupt competitor. 

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 20, 2024

‘Exceptional’: DOT secretary nominee would support trucking priorities, groups say

Former U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy understands trucking issues and will be an ally of the industry, ATA, OOIDA and TCA said.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 19, 2024

9 notable c-store executive changes from October

Foodservice and private-label shifts from 7-Eleven, Circle K and EG America made headlines while tech leadership changed at other companies.

By Jessica Loder • Nov. 18, 2024

Project abandonments, delays slow after interest rate cut

Private sector activity appears to be responding to the Fed's recent actions faster than publicly funded jobs.

By Sebastian Obando • Nov. 18, 2024

Old Dominion to raise rates next month

A 4.9% general rate increase is effective Dec. 2, the carrier announced.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 18, 2024

‘Go in with humility’: Knight-Swift M&A strategy focuses on people

The TL giant’s growing LTL business has benefited from acquisitions and a workforce that grows with the company, Treasurer and SVP of Investor Relations Brad Stewart said.

By David Taube • Nov. 18, 2024

Cyberattacks hit 1 in 3 SMBs last year

Cyber woes for SMBs are exacerbated by a lack of resources to enact advanced security measures, Microsoft Security said in a report.

By Matt Kapko • Nov. 15, 2024

How Volvo Trucks uses AI to boost uptime

Proprietary artificial intelligence models power an adaptive maintenance system that allows for more efficient stops.

By Haley Cawthorn • Nov. 15, 2024

Greenlane plans to forge ahead with EV charging

The joint venture remains confident that electrifying trucking nationwide "transcends political divides," CEO Patrick Macdonald-King said.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 13, 2024

Overcapacity has lessened significantly, JB Hunt CEO says

President and CEO Shelley Simpson said signs are pointing to improvement in the trucking market.

By David Taube • Nov. 12, 2024

Retail freight still outpacing industrial for LTL carriers

Old Dominion, Saia and XPO recently shared how manufacturing challenges have altered their traditional mix of customers.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 12, 2024

JB Hunt installs inward-facing cameras in all of its trucks

The Lowell, Arkansas-based carrier previously piloted the technology and noted meaningful cost savings.

By David Taube • Nov. 11, 2024